Serving 256 students in grades 3-5, Bennett Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bennett Intermediate School's student population of 256 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
256 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Bennett Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bennett Intermediate School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1317 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
50%
37%
Black
3%
5%
White
38%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bennett Intermediate School's ranking?
Bennett Intermediate School is ranked #1317 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Bennett Intermediate School often compared to?
Bennett Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Strasburg Elementary School, Bennett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Bennett Intermediate School?
256 students attend Bennett Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Bennett Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bennett Intermediate School?
Bennett Intermediate School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bennett Intermediate School offer ?
Bennett Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bennett Intermediate School part of?
Bennett Intermediate School is part of Bennett School District No. 29j.
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